Square Enix Launches The Adventures of Elliot on June 18, 2026 Across 4 Platforms
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Updated · The Outerhaven · May 18
Square Enix Launches The Adventures of Elliot on June 18, 2026 Across 4 Platforms
16 articles · Updated · The Outerhaven · May 18
June 18, 2026 is the release date for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Square Enix’s latest Team Asano HD-2D project shifts away from turn-based combat, instead blending 90s JRPG influences with action-RPG elements likened to Chrono Trigger, Zelda and Secret of Mana.
Recent changes since the demo include faster base movement, a weapon-selection shortcut, a new difficulty level and Magicite system tweaks, alongside customizable settings aimed at making the game more approachable.
The game pairs nostalgic SNES-era style with a more user-friendly structure, positioning it to appeal to longtime RPG fans, newcomers and players looking for a lighter, exploratory adventure.
Can Team Asano's first HD-2D action RPG live up to the legacy of its beloved turn-based predecessors?
Beyond its retro look, how deeply do this game's time-travel mechanics truly echo classics like 'Chrono Trigger'?
By ditching traditional XP, has this new RPG found a more rewarding way to build a hero's adventure?